Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR): Fall Consultation and Annual General Assembly Meeting, November 22-24, 1991, Ottawa, Ontario

The following is a partial list of the CCR resolutions relevant to refugee determination issues. The resolutions were passed at the above-mentioned meeting in Ottawa on 24 November, 1991. Although all of the resolutions were officially passed at the meeting, it should be noted that some minor changes may be made to some of them before the final draft is available. The adjustments will not, however, change the substance of the resolutions

Canadian Council for Refugees Resolutions November, 1990

Canadian Council for Refugees Resolutions November, 1990 (edited)

CCR Resolutions

Resolutions passed during the annual conference, November 24-26

The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) Spring 1992 Session Resolutions

The Canadian Council for Refugees (CCR) Spring 1992 Session Resolutions

Refugee Issues Misrepresented inAmendments

Canadian Council for Refugees press release June 17, 1992

Brief to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Concerning Bill C-84

Brief to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs concerning Bill C-84

Academics for Refugees policy paper: a just and humane approach for refugees

The Policy Paper recommends that Australia end its harmful policies of offshore processing, boat turnbacks and the mandatory detention of people seeking asylum. The Policy Paper sets out practical and sound measures to be considered by the Australian government in order to adopt a just and humane approach towards people seeking asylum in Australia. Such an approach recognises that it is lawful to seek asylum and that people should not be penalised for how the arrive in Australia. We recommend that the Australian government should adopt the following four measures: close immigration detention centres and end mandatory detention; initiate comprehensive law reform to ensure that Australia upholds its international obligations; promote a decent livelihood and thriving communities for people seeking asylum or people who have been granted Australia’s protection; and foster positive and empathetic narratives about people seeking asylum. New regional and global approaches are required. The Policy Paper recommends that Australia should: work with states in the Asia Pacific region to create a regional framework based on equity, capacity and responsibility; and contribute towards making the international system more sustainable, equitable and humane. Finally, the Policy Paper calls on the Australian government to convene a National Policy Summit in 2017. The Summit should bring together asylum seekers, refugees and former refugees; migrant and refugee advocates; policy experts; community representatives; and politicians from all parties. The Summit should result in constructive policy options and solutions for people seeking asylum that: recognise the need for people to seek a life of safety; recognise and facilitate the positive contributions of refugees to Australia’s communities; respect Australia’s international obligations; reflect a respectful relationship between Australia and its regional neighbours; and recognise Australia’s potential for leadership on this issue.&nbsp